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"""Job description Post IOI Laboratory Technician Department Department of Biology Division Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) Location Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RE Grade and salary Grade 5: £30,259-35,466 per annum, inclusive of Oxford Weighting Hours Full time Contract type Fixed term (up to 8 month maternity cover available from November 2024) Reporting to Laboratory Manager Application deadline 7th October 2024 12 noon (GMT+1) Vacancy reference 175195 Recruitment contacts recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk Principal Investigator / supervisor Timothy Walsh/Kirsty Sands Project team Ineos Oxford Institute Project web site Ineos Oxford Institute Funding partner The funds supporting this research project are provided by the Ineos Oxford Institute The role We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join the Biology group at Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research (IOI). Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will provide providing technical and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the laboratories. This will include managing scientific processes and maintaining quality control, monitoring results to spot discrepancies and proposing refinements and re-running experiments where necessary. You will monitor deliveries, order stock and maintain and monitor equipment. You will liaise on a daily basis with Project Managers and/or Scientific Lead to discuss any anomalies with the sample quality or quantity. Our interdisciplinary research programme involves national and international collaborators. We are a vibrant, enthusiastic, innovative and strategic enterprise with an internationally leading position to make a real difference in combatting antimicrobial resistance globally and changing international policy. We contribute significantly to basic knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and apply research methods to identify new antibiotics and explore new potential antimicrobial agents. We have a fantastic track record of success and a reputation for a can-do attitude to tackling challenging goals. At the heart of our approach is a deep commitment to the training and career development of our staff and students. Maternity (or other family) leave cover post This post is to cover the absence of the substantive postholder, who is covering a period of absence due to maternity leave. The post is available until July 2025 or the actual return of the substantive postholder, or the resignation of the substantive postholder and employment of a new postholder, whichever is the earliest. Responsibilities 1. Responsible for managing a scientific process and maintaining quality control 2. Process samples, monitor results to spot discrepancies, and propose refinements and re-run experiments where necessary 3. Maintain a database, run reports, and interpret results 4. Write up experimental results which would occasionally contribute to small sections (methodology, tables) of publications 5. Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the laboratory, e.g. by ensuring equipment is functioning and monitoring and ordering stock as necessary 6. Liaise with providers and assist in arranging service contracts 7. Write and review basic operating procedures 8. Maintain equipment, including washing, sterilisation and disposal, perform quality checks and contribute to the general cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory space 9. Assist with inductions and training of colleagues or students 10. Provide a point of reference for less experienced team members 11. Keep up to date with and advise on matters relating to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Health and Safety, COSHH sheets and other regulations relevant to the post Selection criteria Essential 1. Experience of working in a microbiology laboratory environment 2. Experience working with hazardous chemicals 3. Educated to at least A-level or equivalent qualification in science 4. Ability to troubleshoot problems with experiments and arrive at an appropriate solution 5. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to organise samples and record results in a clear and organised fashion 6. Ability to write up experimental results 7. IT skills including a knowledge of Word, Excel (i.e. data-basing) and PowerPoint programs 8. Ability to organise own work load and take initiative as appropriate 9. Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a laboratory environment 10. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks Desirable selection criteria 1. Experience of working in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Work in hot or cold environments • Working with infectious pathogens (hazard group 1/2) - Hazard Group 1/2 pathogens • Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS: • Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS: About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Department of Biology You will be joining us at an exciting time: just as the Departments of Zoology and Plant Sciences have merged to form a new Department of Biology, and shortly before we move into a major new building dedicated to the science of life and mind. The Departments of Plant Sciences and Zoology are recognised internationally for our research in a wide range of fields spanning all levels from molecules to ecosystems, and tackling fundamental problems in evolutionary ecology, disease biology, evolutionary mechanisms, conservation biology, biodiversity, evolutionary developmental biology, plant biology and animal behaviour. Over time, the research interests of the department have diversified so that much of the research focusses on bacteria, viruses, animal-plant interactions and global biodiversity as well as more traditional models. Research is conducted in all spheres from laboratory and in silico analysis to theoretical and fieldbased research; at all times we seek to reinforce the connections between research and graduate and undergraduate education. The Departments jointly teach the four-year undergraduate degree course in Biology, with fourth-year students doing a Masters-level research project. External research income to the Departments is derived from over 50 different funding agencies, with the principal current funders being the European Research Council, the Royal Society, the Wellcome Trust, BBSRC and NERC. The Departments have a significant track record in enabling the broader societal impact of research, including the provision of policy to government at the highest level, as well as supporting the commercialisation of research through spin-out companies and licensing arrangements that have generated hundreds of millions of pounds’ worth of innovation. The main Departments are located in the University’s Science Area, and will move into a new £200m building in 2024 that will include extensive laboratory provision with controlled environment rooms, glasshouses and an imaging suite. We will share this building with the Department of Experimental Psychology, opening new avenues for collaboration and exploration of the life and mind sciences. The Departments also have extensive facilities the John Krebs Field Station at Wytham (with Wytham Woods nearby). For more information please visit: www.biology.ox.ac.uk The Ineos Oxford Institute The Ineos Oxford Institute (IOI) was created following a gift of £100 million pounds from INEOS to the University of Oxford. The Institute will rapidly advance research, education and collaboration in search of solutions to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The IOI will become a centre of world-class scientific talent, working collaboratively with a growing number of bodies focusing on AMR and infection prevention control across the world. It will seek to stimulate innovation and collaboration within academia and with industry and government. Ultimately, it aims to become the world’s leading institution for the discovery of novel antibiotics and new approaches to combatting antimicrobial resistance. Scientists at the IOI apply state of the art medicinal chemistry and microbiology approaches to antibacterial drug discovery to enable and promote the development of breakthrough new treatments for human bacterial infections. Our science-focused approach is interdisciplinary and highly collaborative, both within Oxford and internationally. We also undertake international collaborative studies with global surveillance and assessment programmes to understand the impact of antibiotic resistance on low-middle income country health and agricultural structures. We aim to develop important actionable estimates of the AMR burden that will impact global and regional policy decisions. Addressing antimicrobial resistance requires a global effort. It will be critical to develop the pipeline of talent to undertake research and pursue scientific discovery in the field in the years to come. The IOI are committed to training a cohort of scientists in the fields of antimicrobial resistance and drug discovery. This will include on-going training of laboratory scientists, and a range of opportunities including a PhD initiative, short courses and seminar series. The Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is one of the four academic divisions of the University. Oxford is widely recognised as one of the world's leading science universities. The disciplines within the MPLS Division regularly appear at the highest levels in world rankings and have been evaluated as conducting world-leading and internationally excellent research in UK research assessments, and Mathematical, physical and life sciences research at Oxford is the best in the country according to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment exercise carried out by HEFCE. The MPLS Division is home to the non-medical sciences at Oxford and its 10 departments and 3 interdisciplinary units span the full spectrum of the mathematical, computational, physical, engineering and life sciences, and undertake both fundamental research and cutting-edge applied work. Our research tackles major societal and technological challenges – whether developing new energy solutions or improved cancer treatments, understanding climate change processes, or helping to preserve biodiversity, and is increasingly focused on key interdisciplinary issues. We collaborate closely with colleagues in Oxford across the medical sciences, social sciences and humanities, and with other universities, research organisations and industrial partners across the globe in pursuit of innovative research geared to address critical and fundamental scientific questions. MPLS is proud to be the home of some of the most creative and innovative scientific thinkers and leaders working in academe. Our senior researchers have been awarded some of the most significant scientific honours (including Nobel prizes and prestigious titles such as FRS and FREng) and we have a strong tradition of attracting and nurturing the very best early career researchers who regularly secure prestigious fellowships. The Division is also the proud holder of ten Athena Swan Awards (5 Silver and 5 Bronze) illustrating our commitment to ensure good practice and to encourage women in science at all levels in the division. We have around 6,000 full and part-time students (including approximately 1900 graduate students) and play a major role in training the next generation of leading scientists. Oxford's international reputation for excellence in teaching is reflected in its position at the top of the major league tables and subject assessments. MPLS academics educate students of high academic merit and potential from all over the world. Through a mixture of lectures, practical work and the distinctive college tutorial system, students develop their ability to solve major mathematical, scientific and engineering problems. MPLS is dedicated to bringing the wonder and potential of science to the attention of audiences far beyond the world of academia. We have a strong commitment to supporting public engagement in science through initiatives including the Oxford Sparks portal (www.oxfordsparks.net) and a large variety of outreach activities; these are crucial activities given so many societal and technological issues demand an understanding of the science that underpins them. We also endeavour to bring the potential of our scientific efforts forward for practical and beneficial application to the real world and our desire is to link our best scientific minds with industry and public policy makers. For more information please visit: www.mpls.ox.ac.uk How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly at HR@Biology.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. """^^ . . . . "application/pdf" . _:N6e3cb70d20834a2298122b9a0c5eee66 . "Format"@en . . . "Source"@en .